vulnerability
Popular Virtual Keyboard App leaks data from its 31 million Customers!
Popular Virtual keyboard App AI.type is facing the wrath of its users. As media reports emerged out that the developers of the app failed to secure database server containing the data of its respective users which is now vulnerable to hackers and dark web agents. Note- This app which can be used on Android and […]
DHS hacks into Trumps Airplane triggering a Cyber Threat alert!
All these days we witnessed hackers cyber attacking IT assets of small and big companies. But can anyone imagine cyber crooks hacking an airliner and taking the cockpit controls into their hands? And what if the jet airliner belongs to the 45th American President Donald Trump? Yes, you’ve read it right! The Department of Homeland […]
Twilio app vulnerability exposes data from over 180 million Smart Phone Users
All those who are using Twilio app are hereby alerted about a security error which has could have exposed data of more than 180 million smartphone users. Daily Mail reports that all calls and text messages of those using the Twilio app are now being intercepted by hackers who could post them on the dark […]
Smart Watches used by teenagers are vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Consumer experts say that Smart Watches which are being used by Teenagers are at a risk of being cyber attacked due to some software related security flaws. They add that even high tech devices, costing $50 to $75 could be putting children in danger, especially those who are residing in the UK, Europe, and the […]
What the Apache Struts vulnerability means for you
This post was originally published here by cliff turner. Unless you’ve been avoiding the news lately, you’ve likely heard about a few major breaches and the Apache Struts vulnerabilities associated with them. Apache Struts 2 is an elegant, extensible framework for building enterprise-ready Java web applications. But unfortunately this year there have been multiple security […]
FDA to recall 745,000 pacemakers vulnerable to Cyber Attack
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of United States has issued an alert this week for a voluntary recall of approximately 745,000 pacemakers made by St Jude Medical, now owned by US Manufacturer Abbott. And as per the data available with the FDA, more than 465,000 of the pacemakers are implanted in US patients and […]
Foscam USA issues a cyber security alert to all its users
Chinese company Foscam has warned all its remote controlled CCTV camera users about a flaw which when exploited by hackers can pave the way to cyber espionage. In an email notice sent by Foscam USA, a subsidiary of Foscam Intelligent Technology Co. LTD, the company specified that 12 models of its cameras contain security flaws […]
Japan to certify IoT devices based on their Cyber Attack Vulnerabilities
All these years, we witnessed electronic manufacturers offering appliances marked with energy consumption ratings. But Japan which is considered as an electronics hub to the whole world will soon be coming up with a new trend to certify ‘Internet of Things’ with a security certification. Japan’s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry plans to introduce a […]
Serious Heartbleed vulnerability exposes Indian Power Plants to hackers!
Power Plants across India have been put on high alert against a Heartbleed bug having the capability to disrupt the functioning of the critical infrastructure of the energy departments in a big way. The National Security Council of India after receiving a tip-off from Intelligence agencies has issued a warning to the energy departments (both […]
Research says Robots are vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
According to the researchers of IOActive, robotic devices which are flooding the IoT market are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks. In an introductory paper “Hacking Robots before Skynet”, researchers confirmed that connected robotic devices are facing cybersecurity risks such as authentication and privacy. With regards to the rapid proliferation of robotic devices, the researchers are […]
